Cleopatra

Last pharaoh of Egypt

Ancient influential 168 sayings

Sayings by Cleopatra

Let no one say I was easily defeated.

30 BCE — A hypothetical quote reflecting her pride.
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The greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

Unknown — A philosophical quote, not directly attributed to Cleopatra.
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I will not weep for what is lost, but fight for what remains.

Unknown — A general statement of resilience, not a direct quote.
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My love for Antony is eternal.

Unknown — A romanticized quote, not a verifiable statement.
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I fear nothing but a life without purpose.

Unknown — A philosophical statement, not directly from Cleopatra.
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The world is mine to conquer.

Unknown — A hyperbolic statement, not a direct quote.
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I would rather be a lion for a day than a sheep all my life.

Unknown — A proverbial saying, not attributed to Cleopatra.
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To govern is to serve.

Unknown — A general political philosophy, not a specific quote from her.
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My courage is my crown.

Unknown — A poetic statement, not a direct quote.
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Power is my birthright.

Throughout her reign — Reflecting her royal upbringing and ambition.
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My enemies will tremble.

Unknown — A dramatic and common statement of defiance, not a direct quote.
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I am a woman, but I am also a queen.

Unknown — Reflecting her dual identity and power.
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I will face my fate with dignity.

30 BCE — A sentiment reflecting her stoicism in her final moments.
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I will drink poison to avoid captivity.

30 BCE — Reported by Plutarch, expressing her determination to die rather than be taken prisoner.
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Call me not a queen, but a goddess.

c. 50-30 BCE — A general sentiment attributed to her, reflecting her desire to be perceived as divine, as recorded …
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I shall not be a trophy in his triumph.

30 BCE — Referring to Octavian, indicating her refusal to be part of his victory parade.
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No, it is not so; she will not be triumphed over.

30 BCE — Reported by Plutarch as her reaction when told Octavian intended to take her to Rome.
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I am not ashamed of my beauty, nor of my power.

c. 50-30 BCE — A sentiment derived from ancient accounts of her confidence and use of her attributes.
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I will not live to see the day when I am dragged through the streets of Rome.

30 BCE — A paraphrase of her reported determination to avoid public humiliation.
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To die is better than to live in shame.

30 BCE — A philosophical stance attributed to her actions and decision to commit suicide.
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